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An Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation into the death of a Nottinghamshire man following police contact found that officers' actions were appropriate and in line with guidance.

Ranjit Singh Johal, aged 39, died on 19 September 2015 after being in contact with Nottinghamshire Police.

He was involved in a number of minor road traffic collisions and after stopping near a retail park, he was seen by witnesses to display increasingly agitated behaviour before police officers and paramedics were called to the scene.

Officers restrained Mr Johal for a short period of time which they said was necessary to prevent him injuring himself and to allow medical staff to administer treatment.

He suffered a cardiac arrest and was transported to the Queen's Medical Centre where his condition rapidly deteriorated. He did not recover and died in the early hours of the next day.

Following a mandatory referral by Nottinghamshire Police, the IPCC investigated Mr Johal's contact with police prior to his death.

IPCC Commissioner Derrick Campbell said: "I would like to offer my condolences to Mr Johal's family and friends.

"Our investigation found police followed national and local training guidelines in their handling of Mr Johal.

"They called for medical assistance soon after arriving at the scene following the road traffic collisions and tried to reassure him that they wanted to provide him with help and treatment."

The IPCC's investigation concluded in November 2016 and publication of our findings has awaited the end of the inquest.